Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

from appearances alone

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading At this juncture a step was heard approaching.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

a university in England

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

brought together in one place

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

plural of “cream” — the best people or things in a group

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At this juncture a step was heard approaching.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading At this juncture a step was heard approaching.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

in a yearning manner

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

engage in

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

a particular point in time

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

according to the clock

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

excessively abundant

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading At this juncture a step was heard approaching.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this juncture a step was heard approaching.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading He had collected from different corners of the room a Japanese umbrella, two plethoric silken cushions and a large box of chocolate creams.

not in keeping with what is correct or proper

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

under normal conditions

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

precisely as stated

From this reading The morning in Cambridge, as has been explained, is usually devoted to books, but here was Mr. Lucius Binney of Trinity College in a very light grey flannel suit and a straw hat apparently making preparations for some sort of an expedition.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading LUCIUS FINDS A BACKWATER It was ten o'clock of a late April morning, one of those hot sunny days which sometimes make it not unfitting that the term which in Cambridge begins in April and ends in the middle of June should be known as the Summer Term.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He put them down on the table and looked for a moment longingly at his collection of pipes, but finally contented himself with filling a cigarette case, which he slipped into his pocket.